Facilities Maintenance Supervisor - Open & Promotional

City of El Segundo•El Segundo, CA

About The Position

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, supervises, and participates in maintenance and repair of City buildings and facilities. Provides oversight and coordination for facility-related capital improvement projects, working with City engineers and other departments on facility maintenance, repairs, improvements, and upgrades. This is an open and promotional recruitment. Applications are accepted beginning October 19, 2026, and close November 2, 2026. The position oversees staff performing building and facility maintenance, repair, and custodial work; evaluates service needs and completed work; procures supplies and equipment; prepares bid specifications; hires contractors and administers service contracts; estimates and monitors costs; and manages the division budget. It uses a computerized building management program to track service, preventive maintenance, inventory, records, work goals, and budget. The role also responds to complaints, coordinates corrective action, and assists with hiring, training, scheduling, assigning, and supervising staff.

Requirements

Four years of increasingly responsible experience in building and facility maintenance and repair, including electrical, air conditioning, plumbing, and general building repairs, with one year of supervisory or related lead-work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Graduation from high school or GED.
Valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, and procedures used in building and facility maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of related methods, laws, codes, OSHA requirements, supervisory principles and practices, computerized building management programs, equipment capabilities and limitations, safe operating characteristics, safe work practices, and applicable OSHA safety standards.
Ability to review, monitor, and prioritize building maintenance and repair work; analyze work and use staff resources efficiently; troubleshoot systems; and perform journey-level maintenance and repair.
Skill in operating technical diagnostic equipment and using appropriate hand and power tools for mechanical and facility diagnosis, maintenance, and repair.
Ability to analyze emergencies and take accurate corrective action; maintain records and prepare reports; supervise, train, evaluate, and motivate employees; follow complex directions; and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, City employees, and the public.
Ability to routinely lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds, enter confined spaces and hot or cold areas, and climb ladders.
Trade Electricity Journey Level Certification.
HVAC Universal Certification.
EPA Asbestos Abatement Worker Certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, coordinate, supervise, and participate in repair, maintenance, and custodial work for City facilities and buildings.
Coordinate maintenance, repair, and custodial work with other divisions and evaluate completed work for compliance with established procedures.
Evaluate service needs and determine and requisition supplies, equipment, and materials.
Develop bid specifications for selected maintenance services, hire contractors, and administer service contracts.
Prepare cost estimates and monitor maintenance and operating costs.
Use the computerized building management program to monitor service, preventive maintenance, parts inventory, records, work goals, and budget.
Maintain work and equipment/staffing usage records and logs, and prepare reports.
Prepare and administer the division budget.
Respond to complaints, determine corrective action, and coordinate resolutions with other City staff as needed.
Assist with hiring; train, schedule, assign, and supervise staff; and initiate corrective or disciplinary action.
Provide oversight and coordination for facility-related capital improvement projects in collaboration with City engineers and other departments.